The Practical Guide to Humanitarian Law / Edition 2

Aimed at relief workers, lawyers, and concerned citizens, this alphabetically-arranged guide explains in accessible language the terms, concepts, and rules of international humanitarian law. The main provisions of the Geneva Conventions as they relate to protection and assistance for victims of conflicts are discussed throughout the text. The volume also contains…
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Aimed at relief workers, lawyers, and concerned citizens, this alphabetically-arranged guide explains in accessible language the terms, concepts, and rules of international humanitarian law. The main provisions of the Geneva Conventions as they relate to protection and assistance for victims of conflicts are discussed throughout the text. The volume also contains contact information for a number of humanitarian organizations. Bouchet-Saulnier is the legal counsel for the Doctors Without Borders Foundation in Paris. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)